Acro Dance Master Instructor (ADTA) | Certified Group Fitness Trainer | Certified Personal Trainer |Yoga Certificate | TRX Certified | B.S. in Speech Communications | Education Specialist | General Education Certification

Kristin Messerli is a dedicated coach, educator, and mother of three with a lifelong passion for fitness and health. A former gymnast, cheerleader, and dancer, she taught special education for five years while her children were young. After having her son, she rediscovered her passion for fitness and began coaching soon after he was born.

Her love for acro was sparked when her daughter began dancing. Wanting to learn more, Kristin earned her Acro Dance Teacher Certification through ADTA and has continued to grow as a coach, always learning new ways to support her students.

As the founder of Twisted Motion, Kristin’s mission is to keep families active, engaged, and thriving. Her classes are designed to be challenging, fun, and accessible, encouraging students to build strength, flexibility, and confidence. She is passionate about creating a supportive community where fitness is a way of life for the whole family.

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant | Certified Orthopedic Specialist

Coach Leigh Ann is a proud Galveston native (B.O.I. – Born on the Island!) who has been passionate about fitness and health her entire life. A lifelong athlete, she played softball throughout her childhood but found her true love in volleyball, which led her to play at the collegiate level.

Leigh Ann earned her Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University in 2011 and became a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in 2017. She has worked in outpatient orthopedic clinics throughout Austin and the Hill Country, treating patients ages 8 to 98 with a wide range of orthopedic, neuromuscular, and post-operative needs.

Today, she uses that expertise to coach Total Body Strength at Twisted Motion, helping participants of all fitness levels lift safely, improve form, and gain functional strength.

Leigh Ann’s coaching style is rooted in helping people reconnect with their bodies, improve movement quality, and celebrate progress — no matter how big or small.

Outside of the studio, Leigh Ann enjoys playing sand volleyball with her rec league team, lounging by the pool, and spending time with her husband and their son, whom they adopted in 2024.

Certified Mat Pilates | Certified Barre Pilates | B.S. in Education, Abilene Christian University

Hannah Benac grew up in Boerne, Texas, where she spent much of her childhood playing sports and exploring the outdoors. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from Abilene Christian University, and her love of teaching and movement inspired her to become certified in both Mat Pilates and Barre Pilates.

She holds a B.S. in Education from Abilene Christian University and is a Certified Mat Pilates Instructor and Certified Barre Pilates Instructor.

Hannah has over four years of experience teaching Pilates, combining her education background with her passion for body movement and alignment. Her teaching style focuses on helping clients build strength, flexibility, and confidence through mindful movement that supports their long-term health and wellness.

She is passionate about the transformative power of Pilates and Barre. She loves guiding others as they develop core strength, enhance flexibility, and improve balance — all of which help create a healthy and active lifestyle.

Hannah is a busy mom of five and spends much of her free time cheering for her kids at their various activities — and making sure the pantry stays stocked!

TRX Certified Instructor

Meet Coach Jess! A native Texan, Jess and her family made Wimberley their home in 2020, though she’s been connected to the community since childhood thanks to her grandparents who lived here for 50 years.

Jess discovered TRX a few years ago and quickly became passionate about the results and versatility it offers. She earned her TRX Certification earlier this year and now loves leading others through fun, challenging, and strength-building workouts.

When she’s not coaching or driving her two kids to games and activities, you can find Jess enjoying live music at ACL Moody Theater, eating tacos (because Texas, duh!), or curled up with a good book.

Jess loves the community at Twisted Motion and believes working out should be both therapeutic and fun — her classes will leave you feeling stronger, accomplished, and part of the crew!

Marketing Director

With a background in cheer, tumbling, and more than 20 years of experience creating kids’ fitness programs and movement-based programming, Jordan brings both creativity and a deep understanding of the families we serve.

At Twisted Motion, Jordan leads our marketing, networking, events, and community-focused collaborations. She is passionate about listening to the needs of our families and our community and finding ways to connect those needs with the vision and continued growth of Twisted Motion.

Most importantly, Jordan is grateful to be part of a place that her entire family loves so dearly—and she’s excited to help Twisted Motion continue to grow as a meaningful part of the Wimberley community.

Coach Mere has a background in gymnastics, both as an athlete and as a coach. Her focus is on the individual and making sure athletes of all ages feel confident and heard in their pursuit of skills.

Gymnastics was a childhood passion that turned into a way to connect with students in adulthood. Coach Mere loves meeting students both here at Twisted Motion and in the local school district as a substitute teacher.

Coach Mere is actively working towards her degree in Special Education, and looks forward to continuing to work with students both in school and as a coach at Twisted Motion!

E-500RYT | Pilates equipment & mat certified |Health Coach

Kimber brings more than two decades of experience in health, fitness, yoga, and Pilates, with a teaching style rooted in connection, intuition, and individualized guidance.

A lifelong practitioner of yoga and Pilates, Kimber is an E-500 RYT, certified in Pilates mat and equipment, and a Health Coach. As a lifelong multi-sport athlete, her experience includes volleyball, basketball, track, triathlon, duathlon, and cycling. Through all of these pursuits, yoga and Pilates have remained essential tools for maintaining strength, mobility, balance, and overall well-being.

Kimber has experienced firsthand how these practices can transform both body and mind, and she loves sharing that experience with others. Whether in a group class or private lesson, she creates a welcoming environment where students of all levels can feel supported and challenged.

Her classes and private sessions are led with love and intuitive guidance, adapting to each individual so they can move, grow, and feel their best.

200-hr YTT | Holistic Ayurvedic Chef | Holistic Practitioner

Daria brings a holistic approach to wellness, blending yoga, Ayurveda, mindful movement, and whole-body health. Her teaching is rooted in the belief that true wellness comes from creating balance between the body, mind, and daily life.

She is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, trained at SuperSoul Farm in New York, and has continued her studies in Ayurveda and holistic wellness through training in the United States and India. Her background includes Holistic Ayurvedic Chef training in Kerala, India, Holistic Practitioner studies through Ayurvedas World, Clinical Iridology through the New York Center, Brain Management through Dahn Yoga, and an Ayurvedic Intensive with renowned Ayurvedic physician Dr. Vasant Lad.

Daria brings her knowledge, curiosity, and passion for holistic health to every class, creating an environment where students can slow down, reconnect, and cultivate greater awareness of their bodies and minds.

AFAA Certified Group Fitness | Barre Above Certified | Spinning/Cycling Instructor

Coach Tricia has been teaching group fitness since 2016 and is a lifelong fitness enthusiast. A former marathoner and triathlete, she discovered barre during her first pregnancy and fell in love with its low-impact, high-results toning effects.

Her classes are all about building strength — no fancy choreography or dance skills required! Tricia creates a welcoming environment where everyone can focus on feeling strong, powerful, and yes… ready to feel the burn 🔥.

Join Coach Tricia for a challenging and empowering workout that will leave you stronger every time!

E-RYT 200 | RCYT

Michele has lived in the Austin area since 1997 and has been teaching yoga throughout the Austin and Hays County communities since 2015. Her yoga journey began with studies in Yoga Therapy and Children’s Yoga, and she has continued to expand her education across a wide range of yoga specialties, earning nearly 500 hours of yoga certifications and training.

In her classes, Michele emphasizes breath, alignment, options, dynamic movement, and progressions, creating a practice that is both accessible and appropriately challenging for every student. She believes yoga should be accessible to all and enjoys helping students discover the physical and mental benefits of a consistent practice.

With her extensive training and years of teaching experience, Michele brings knowledge, encouragement, and a genuine passion for helping students feel stronger, more balanced, and more connected through yoga.

Indiana has been dancing since the age of 7 and is a former competitive gymnast and competitive acro dancer. She is actively pursuing additional ballet training to strengthen her technique and plans to graduate early so she can dedicate a gap year to working and training for dance.

Passionate about movement science, Indiana is interested in kinesiology and how the body works. She hopes to use this knowledge to help dancers stay strong, safe, and healthy throughout their training.

As a certified Acro Associate and aspiring Acro Dance Teacher, Indiana loves working with beginning acro dancers and tumblers and is excited to continue growing as an educator at Twisted Motion.